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J109 'Artful DodJer' Takes Victory in Kinsale Yacht Club's Spalpeen Trophy

26th August 2022
Finbarr O’Regan’s J109 Artful DodJer was the KYC Spaleen Trophy winner
Finbarr O’Regan’s J109 Artful DodJer was the KYC Spaleen Trophy winner Credit: Dave Cullinane

After a break of a few years caused by the pandemic, Kinsale Yacht Club’s annual RNLI fundraising night has returned.

A strong fleet of seventeen cruisers took part in the race for the Spalpeen Trophy which for many years the race has been sponsored by the Draper Family.

Race Officer Michele Kennelly set a course that aimed to have all back in time for the celebrations ashore which included a BBQ and a fundraising auction and raffle for the RNLI.

The race was won this year by Finbarr O’Regan’s J109 Artful DodJer, with Stephen Lysaght’s Reavra Too in second place and Sean O’Riordan’s Y-Dream in third place.

Race Results

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Kinsale Yacht Club located in Kinsale, County Cork lies just 120 nautical miles from Wales, 240 from North West France and only 500 from the Galician Coast of North Spain.

Kinsale Yacht Club is only a few minutes walk from every shop, hotel, pub and restaurant in Ireland’s gourmet capital but most significantly it is only 30 km by road from Cork, Ireland’s second city, and between the two lies one the region’s main assets - Cork International Airport - with its daily links to many European capitals.

Club members, of which there are more than 600, race Cruisers, One Design Keelboats and Dinghies.

The club runs inshore and offshore races, has an active cruising scene, a powerboat section and most significantly for any real club, a strong and dynamic junior training programme.

Beyond the club’s own marina is the club house itself and the dinghy park. Within the clubhouse are changing rooms, bar and restaurant all with full wheelchair access. The club’s full-time secretariat, steward and marina manager are there to look after sailing visitors and members alike in a relaxed, informal and fun environment.

The club welcomes new members and has always got room on its members’ yachts for new comers to the sport.